Ada & the Analytical Engine

Soon after meeting Babbage, Ada Lovelace started working with him. She was fascinated by Babbbage's Analytical Engine. Ada acted on the powerful sensation of pursuing mathematics to a higher level. Babbage was compelled by Ada's drive. During that time, the analytical engine was seen as the most notable and misjuged invention.

It may have seemed strange for most people to understand the fact that a woman could be so involved in the mathematics field during the Victorian era. According to Joan Baum: "Ada Lovelace did not soar against the prevailing winds of Victorian society. It was childhood conditioning and inheritance that moved her, not social rebellion." Even if being a woman had restrained her from pursuing her passion, being the daugher of Lord Byron had given her social class to make up for it.

Besides, Lady Lovelace was married to a very understanding husband, William King, Earl of Lovelace. They had three children. She liked the benefits of being married to someone from the upper class. In Ada's time, even though women and men were not treated equally, Ada received some privileges because of her status. For instance, the same year Ada saw Babbage's analytical engine, the British Association for the Advancement of Science realized the importance of including women in the association.

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